Wednesday, 25 August 2021 / Published in - Family, - Resources, Articles, Blog

The Value of a Roadside Stand for Homeschoolers

  The past several years, my kiddos have asked to have a roadside stand, but we only had a small garden which was just enough for us and to share a little with neighbors. Well after years of asking, we decided it was a great year to expand our garden and give the kiddos an
Friday, 20 August 2021 / Published in - Character Development, - Family, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Top Tips for Homeschooling Introverts

  As an introverted mom of two introverted sons, I have learned many lessons over the past fourteen years of homeschooling. Several of these lessons were learned the hard way with disappointment, tears, and regret. If you have an introverted child, here are my top tips for homeschooling introverts. Avoid Comparison If your introverted child
Tuesday, 06 July 2021 / Published in - Family, - Planning and Organization, - Resources, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Easy Homeschool Lesson Planning for Large Families

  Homeschool lesson planning for large families does not need to be difficult. When you look at the size of your family, focus on how it is a joy and a blessing to be able to educate them at home. You have been blessed with these gifts so enjoy them! When you begin to look
Monday, 05 July 2021 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, - Family, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, What Quiet Time?

  Right now, it is very loud at my house! The kids here are playing a game together with our kids from California that have come for a visit. Though it is loud, I wouldn’t have it any other way. But there are times I long for quiet. I mean really crave it. It is
Monday, 28 June 2021 / Published in - Faith, - Family, - New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Economics Are More Important Than You Think, Mama

  Hey Mama, Today, you may have awakened with a sense of dread. All too common, especially these last few weeks, right? The enemy is ever-ready and alert, poised to steal our joy, interrupt our thoughts (or prayers), and get our minds off Christ. That old Devil’s primary job is to lie—to make things seem
Monday, 21 June 2021 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Faith, - Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Teach The Constitution From A Christian Perspective, Mama

  Hey Mama, What a crazy world we live in! Seen the news lately? Disasters, riots, trials, and tribulation all seem to be the “new normal” these days. The Bible tells us trials will come and go. Some last longer than others, and some are so painful you cannot breathe. It’s easy to ask, “WHY,
mama do you need help?
Monday, 14 June 2021 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Faith, - Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Make Technology Work for You, Not Against You

  One of the prophecies of the end times is that knowledge would increase (Daniel 12:4). In my lifetime, just in the area of music, we have gone from listening on the radio then to record players, eight tracks, cassettes, CDs, and now to streaming music through a myriad of devices. And that is just
Blossom With True Learning
Thursday, 10 June 2021 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Family, - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog

Blossom With True Learning

  One of my very favorite things as a mom is to watch the love of learning in my children.  Sometimes it’s through something I introduce to them, and sometimes it’s just something they discover on their own, but either way it’s up to me whether or not I encourage that growth and exploration. My